The Weights and Measures program operates a Metrology Laboratory located in Giddings. All weights and measures calibrations are documented and traceable to International System of Units (SI) through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (N.I.S.T.)

LAB OPERATIONS OVERVIEW
The State Metrology Lab (Giddings Metrology Lab) conducts mass and volumetric calibrations on field test standards used by Licensed Service Companies and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Inspectors. Due to the high demand for field standard calibrations, appointments for calibrationmust be done several weeks in advance, through submission of TDA form RMT-001 and the required accompanying documentation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS – click here for all the following:• Possible effects to scheduled appointment no-shows• How much in advance to schedule appointments• The importance of providing serial numbers• Payment options• Drop-off/unloading and pick-up/loading instructions• Recommended conduct for customers while at the Lab• Contributing factors to rejection of artifacts• Rejected artifacts may be assessed fee charges if discovered after calibration process begins• Acceptance of Gifts, Benefits, and Favors by Employees